AS 3568:2020 pdf Oils for reducing the viscosity of bituminous binders for pavements
1 Scope
This Standard sets out the requirements for hydrocarbon oils, derived from refined crude petroleum,to be used for reducing the viscosity of bituminous binders in sprayed sealing work and the preparation of bituminous cold mixes.
WARNING — THE USE OF THIS STANDARD MAY INVOLVE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, OPERATIONS
AND EQUIPMENT. THIS STANDARD DOES NOT PURPORT TO ADDRESS ALL OF THE SAFETY
ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH ITS USE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER OF THIS STANDARD
TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICES, AND TO DETERMINE THE
APPLICABILITY OF REGULATORY LIMITATIONS PRIOR TO USE.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements.
NOTE Documents referenced for informative purposes are listed in the Bibliography.
AS 2106.2, Methods for the determination of the flash point of flammable liquids (closed cup), Part 2:
Determination of flash point — Pensky-Martens closed cup method
AS/NZS 2106.1, Methods for the determination of the flash point of flammable liquids (closed cup), Part 1:Abel closed cup method
ISO 13736, Determination of flash point — Abel closed-cup method
ASTM D86, Standard test method for distillation of petroleum products and liquid fuels at
atmospheric pressure
ASTM D93, Standard test methods for flash point by Pensky-Martens closed cup tester
ASTM D445, Standard test method for kinematic viscosity of transparent and opaque liquids (and
calculation of dynamic viscosity)
ASTM D1298, Standard test method for density, relative density, or API gravity of crude petroleum and liquid petroleum products by hydrometer method
ASTM D4052, Standard test method for density, relative density, and API gravity of liquids by digital
density meter
DEF STAN 91-091, Turbine fuel, kerosene type, Jet A-1; NATO Code: F-35: Joint Service Designation: AVTUR IP 170, Determination of flash point — Abel closed-cup method
JIG, Aviation fuel quality requirements for jointly operated systems (AFQRJOS)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1 bitumen
bituminous material obtained by processing the material obtained from the refining of naturally
occurring crude petroleum
3.2 bituminous binder
material which contains bitumen, including bitumen and polymer modified binders
3.3 cold mix
mixture of bituminous binder and aggregate, with or without added mineral filler, produced warm or cold in a mixing plant, and delivered in a workable condition suitable for stockpiling, and spreading and compaction
3.4 cutter oil
light petroleum distillate added to a bituminous binder to temporarily reduce its viscosity
Note 1 to entry: Cutter oils are typically lost from sprayed seals over a period of months.
3.5 flux oil
petroleum distillate used to reduce the viscosity of a bituminous binder over a longer period than cutter oil or high flash point cutter
3.6 high flash point cutter
light petroleum distillate similar to cutter oil which has a higher flash point than cutter oil
3.7 may
indicates the existence of an option
3.8 polymer modified binder
PMB
bituminous binder produced by modifying bitumen with a natural or synthetic polymer, or crumb rubber
3.9 shall
indicates that a statement is mandatory
3.10 should
indicates a recommendation
3.11 sprayed sealing work
work that includes priming, initial sealing and sealing of pavements using bituminous binders
4 Properties
4.1 General
The properties of cutter oil shall either—
(a) conform with the requirements of Table 1 when determined in accordance with the methods
of test specified in Table 1; or
(b) conform with the requirements for Jet A-1 aviation fuel in DEF STAN 91-091 or JIG AFQRJOS.
The properties of high flash point cutter shall conform with the requirements of Table 1 when
determined in accordance with the methods of test specified in Table 1.
AS 3568:2020 pdf Oils for reducing the viscosity of bituminous binders for pavements
